Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Procedure Article
Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 8-110: (a) This section applies only to an individual who: (1) was convicted as an adult for an offense committed when the individual was a minor; (2) was sentenced for the offense before October 1, 2021; and (3) has been imprisoned for at least 20 years for the offense
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes a procedure allowing individuals convicted as adults for crimes committed as minors to petition a court to reduce their sentence if they have served at least 20 years, based on factors including rehabilitation and public safety.
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